Quote: Originally Posted by scytheavatar MS1 = watered down SR80. Get them if you want something more all-rounded. As for SR80/SR225 vs AD700, the Grados have a better bass slam, but the AD700 is more comfortable and has a superior soundstage. Personally, I think the Grados are...

Hmm, I started looking at the grado sr-80 and the sr-225. I hear they're really good at everything and especially rock/metal. I just wanted to know whether the 225 is worth the extra money If I'm not going to be using an amp. Also, would the ms-1 be better than those 2?

Quote: Originally Posted by JayB18 Id recommend either the AD700 or Alessandro MS-1. The A700 wouldn't be good for metal due to the recessed midrange. Both the MS-1 and AD700 have forward midranges. The MS-1 is the better of the 2 for metal though due to its better bass impact. Both the...

I read that the a700's were good for metal, although the ad700's were better all around. I usually listen to more progressive metal (opeth) that would incorporate acoustic guitar/soft vocals, etc. but I do love my brutal death metal (with really good hi's when it comes to guitar leads). My...